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Needle Books From the Past

Vintage needle books tell a tale of women's life in the 20th century, from sewing at home to the dream of travel, both near and far.
A Mending Tool From the Past: The Darning Loom

Darning looms make it easy to weave colorful, durable repairs on just about any garment. Look for modern versions of these vintage tools.
Sew Charming Tops from Vintage Embroidered Linens

Learn how to repurpose embroidered linens that are hiding in your closets into one-of-a-kind tops. Have fun choosing coordinating prints, and stitch a blouse in an afternoon.
@vintage_jo_sew_and_sew | Sewing Influencer

Meet Joanna Chamberlain, aka @vintage_jo_sew_and_sew, a vintage sewing enthusiast from England.
A Bound Buttonhole from a Balmain-Designed Uniform

Learn how how to make a bound buttonhole. Borrow a chic detail from a midcentury designer uniform.
Create a Shapely Jacket Peplum With Soft Pleats

The shawl collar, shapely silhouette, and peplum of this vintage tweed jacket recall the 1950s dressmaker suit.
@melishasimonecollection | Sewing Influencer

Melisha Simone, aka @melishasimonecollection, has a vintage-flavored style that first will make you smile and then will inspire you.
Pattern Roundup: Vintage-Inspired Garment Patterns

Here are a few of our favorite vintage inspired garment patterns in a variety of styles for you to make and wear this year.
Discovered: The Fascinating Fabric Swatch Album of a 19th-Century Englishwoman

I received the most amazing gift five years ago. I was helping an elderly friend clear her apartment of things she no longer had room for. We spent a happy…
Gowns of Acclaimed Singer Marian Anderson Featured in Exhibit

The Museum of the City of New York chose four garments worn by the contralto singer who became known as "the voice of a century."

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Needle Books From the Past

A Mending Tool From the Past: The Darning Loom

Sew Charming Tops from Vintage Embroidered Linens

@vintage_jo_sew_and_sew | Sewing Influencer

A Bound Buttonhole from a Balmain-Designed Uniform

Create a Shapely Jacket Peplum With Soft Pleats

@melishasimonecollection | Sewing Influencer

Pattern Roundup: Vintage-Inspired Garment Patterns

Discovered: The Fascinating Fabric Swatch Album of a 19th-Century Englishwoman

Gowns of Acclaimed Singer Marian Anderson Featured in Exhibit

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Live and Learn | Letter from the Editor

Reimagining a Couture Look by Galliano

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Needle Books From the Past

A Mending Tool From the Past: The Darning Loom

Sew Charming Tops from Vintage Embroidered Linens

@vintage_jo_sew_and_sew | Sewing Influencer

A Bound Buttonhole from a Balmain-Designed Uniform

Create a Shapely Jacket Peplum With Soft Pleats

@melishasimonecollection | Sewing Influencer

Pattern Roundup: Vintage-Inspired Garment Patterns

Discovered: The Fascinating Fabric Swatch Album of a 19th-Century Englishwoman

Gowns of Acclaimed Singer Marian Anderson Featured in Exhibit

Threads Magazine

Live and Learn | Letter from the Editor

Reimagining a Couture Look by Galliano

Add Bonnie Cashin Pockets

2023 Make It With Wool Winners

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